Reinvention of Conor McHugh a case for Na Fianna defence

He made 20 appearances in all for Dublin across the National League and Championship during their glory era yet started just eight times, all in the league.

REINVENTION: Conor McHugh of Na Fianna celebrates after his side's victory. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Timing. Conor McHugh could tell you a thing or two about that.

As a Dublin footballer, the Na Fianna forward finished up with four All-Ireland medals from a seven-season career yet didn't make the bench for a single final and never started a Championship game.